RIAA has annoucned “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” was certified gold on 27 April 2012 in USA!

…Universal Republic soundtrack to popular post-apocalyptic film “The Hunger Games” each sold more than 500,000 copies to earn timely golden awards in April.

It is incredibly hard to sell albums these days, especially with piracy going on, it’s certainly great to see “The Hunger Games” soundtrack does well in such hard times! Besides that, the collection of music in “The Hunger Games” soundtrack are the mainstream music many listen and it’s yet another feat it has managed to achieve to be able to be certified gold.

Do you love “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” soundtrack and/or “The Hunger Games” score album? Do show your love and support for those who poured their heart and soul into the albums by purchasing it!

“The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” soundtrack can be found in all major music stores such as but not limited to CD-RAMA, HMV and many others. Otherwise, you can also purchase “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” soundtrack and “The Hunger Games” score album from SingTel Amped, SingTel Music Store, M1 Music Store and Starhub Music Store.

One of our local “The Hunger Games” fan, Suven, spotted Amazon Germany has previews for all the songs in “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” soundtrack. Head over to Amazon Germany to listen to the previews now! A additional 30 second preview of Eyes Open by Taylor Swift can also be found on Tumblr while a minute preview can be found below.

List of songs included in “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” soundtrack are as below:

We had previously reported that Amazon has listed a limited deluxe edition of “The Hunger Games” movie soundtrack, “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond”, is available for pre-order at US$19.89 (around S$24.9596). This is pricier than the album that is listed on iTunes which is priced at US$11.99 (around S$15.0467).

Many thanks to Will, we now know what makes “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond” limited deluxe edition different from the normal edition.

Amazon has listed a limited deluxe edition of “The Hunger Games” movie soundtrack, “The Hunger Games: Songs From District 12 And Beyond”, is available for pre-order at US$18.04. This is pricier than the album that is listed on iTunes which is priced at US$11.99.

There are no additional information about this limited deluxe edition yet regarding to the additional content it offers.

“The Hunger Games” movie soundtrack “The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond” is now listed on iTunes along with full track listing! There are 16 songs in total along with one bonus music video of “Safe and Sound” by Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars which is set to première on February 14.

The full tracks for “The Hunger Games: Songs from District 12 and Beyond” is as listed below:

Safe & Sound (feat. The Civil Wars) by Taylor Swift

Eyes Wide Open by Taylor Swift

Abraham’s Daughter by Arcade Fire

The Ruler & The Killer by Kid Cudi

Run Daddy Run (feat. Pistol Annies) by Miranda Lambert

Kingdom Come by The Civil Wars

One Engine by The Decemberists

Take The Heartland by Glen Hansard

Lover Is Childlike by The Low Anthem

Dark Days by Punch Brothers

Tomorrow Will Be Kinder by The Secret Sisters

Just a Game by Birdy

Oh Come & Sing by Ella Mae Bowen

Rules by Jayme Dee

Reaping Day by Carolina Chocolate Drops

Give Me Something I’ll Remember by Neko Case

Safe & Sound (Bonus Video) by Taylor Swift

Audio for several songs can already be found online. To give you an idea of what this soundtrack will be like, we have posted three tracks below for your listening pleasure.

Track 1: Safe & Sound (feat. The Civil Wars) by Taylor Swift

Track 7: One Engine by The Decemberists

Track 11: Tomorrow Will Be Kinder by The Secret Sisters

If you like the songs, do show your support by pre-ordering from iTunes at US$11.99 or purchase the album from Amazon or from local music stores such as CD-RAMA, Gramophone, HMV, That CD Shop.